Serena Williams Electric Opening Night at 2022 US Open

Serena Williams delivers on electric Opening Night for fans at US Open 2022

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Record 29,402 in attendance,fans witnessed the 40-year-old American advancing into second round

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This is the largest attendance ever recorded for an evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium

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Serena Williams beat Danka Kovinic of Montenegro, 6-3, 6-3

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In a thrilling second round, Serena defeated the No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6, 2-6, 6-2

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Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1, playing her last U.S. Open and expected to be a last tournament

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Serena Williams appeared in U.S. Open for the first time at age 17 back in 1999

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US Open matches are taking place at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, Aug. 29 through Sep. 11

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There are 22 outdoor courts at the US Open

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Arthur Ashe Stadium being the most iconic with opened in 1997

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Arthur Ashe Stadium features retractable roof since 2016

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